This is "Ernie" a 1966 Riley Elf MK2 Which I purchased in 2017 from a Blacksmith who had lost his storage for the car and was unable to complete the restoration. The car was subjected to a comprehensive inspection by a well-known company and then stripped to a bare shell and the engine/ gearbox was sent away for a complete rebuild, The shell was dipped and stripped back to bare metal. The shell was rebuilt over 3 years with panels sourced from M Machine and Somerford Mini. The bodywork was rustproofed and underwent Novol Treatment for rust prevention. The bare shell was primed and resprayed Clipper Blue and Old English White before reassembling The rear subframe was replaced and Powder coated as was the front original subframe. The car Hydrolastic Suspension was overhauled and refitted with new pipework. The brakes received all new parts and pipework. The electrics are a mixture of Reconditioned parts and new ones. The wiring harness was built by myself and is customised to enable alternator electrics and 123 Ignition. It also features a Heated Rear Screen, Front Spot Lamps. Rear Fog and Reverse Lights. The Gearbox is a Four Syncro with all new parts and the Engine features and Larger Carburettor and Pre-Engaged Starter Motor. The wipers are three-speed with electric Washers. The Interior is from a Mini Mayfair recovered by A well-known Trim Shop used by Mike Brewer.
UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft and has no finance owing.
I have a full history of the Restoration, Invoices Photos, etc I also have all the photos from Miniworld Magazine shoot. I have an owner's Handbook and a Factory Workshop Manual.
The V5 shows 10 Owners and the car has a Full MOT and was purchased privately
The car keeps its original Glass and trims. The Paintwork is better than the Factory and all Chrome work has been cleaned or re-chromed were necessary. The period badges are not copies. The wheels have been upgraded to Cooper Reverse and painted to match the roof and all-new tyres. The spare wheel is an alloy. Roof Mounted Aerial and Door Mirrors.
The carpets are new and the headlining and rear trims do need some attention. The boot carpet is the original and in good condition.
The engine is the original engine bored out to +40 and Replacement crankshaft. The head is upgraded for Unleaded fuel with an Alloy Rocker Cover and features a Later inch & half HSE Carburettor and heated manifold. 123 Electronic Ignition and upgraded coil. Pre Engaged Starter Motor and Alternator. The timing chain was removed and now features a Timing Belt. The gearbox is a fully Reconditioned 4 Synchro gearbox and remote change.